What you will enjoy doing

• Manage and localize ALPLA’s global HR strategies to meet South African operational needs.
• Partner with the Head of HR, Southern Africa, to align HR practices with business goals.
• Lead the HR function to ensure compliance with ALPLA policies and South African labour laws.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition aligned with workforce needs and Employment Equity (EE) requirements.
• Collaborate with managers to forecast talent needs and refine recruitment strategies.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and labour disputes, ensuring compliance with BCEA and LRA.
• Represent the company in CCMA processes.
• Implement performance management systems and partner with managers on appraisals and goal setting.
• Develop and promote career development programs, including training and succession planning.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, and salary reviews to ensure market alignment and equity.
• Ensure compliance with statutory benefits such as UIF and COIDA.
• Review and update HR policies to align with global standards and local regulations.
• Communicate and ensure consistent application of HR policies across operations.
• Drive employee engagement, workplace culture initiatives, and recognition programs.
• Support employee well-being through wellness initiatives.
• Collaborate with the HSE team to integrate HR practices with safety standards and compliance.
• Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and develop Employment Equity plans.
• Oversee HR data accuracy and prepare workforce reports, including headcount and turnover.

What makes you great

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource, Industrial Relations, or related field, is preferred
• Postgraduate qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a senior HR role, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in the manufacturing or plastics industry is an advantage.
• South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Certificate.
• HRIS: Proficiency in using HR Information Systems and payroll software